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Supply Chain Business Systems Project Lead

Rockwell Automation · Mequon, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a business problem you solved by changing or configuring a system. How did you figure out what users really needed?

What they are checking: Whether they dig past the stated request to the real process problem before touching the system.

Tell me about a time you led a cross-functional team where nobody reported to you. How did you keep it moving?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead through influence, which is how linked teams get things done here.

How do you keep stakeholders in different sites informed when you are on a hybrid schedule?

What they are checking: Whether their communication habits work across locations and do not depend on hallway conversations.

What would you do

You report into digital manufacturing and industrial engineering adoption. How would you get a plant team to actually use a new system instead of working around it?

What they are checking: Whether they see adoption as part of the job and know how to earn it on the shop floor.

A user asks for a custom change that would be expensive and hard to maintain. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh cost-effectiveness and long-term support instead of saying yes to every request.

A go-live is approaching and acceptance testing turns up a defect that affects shipping. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the plant's operations and make a clear go or no-go call with the right people.

About the work

You plan and run unit, integration and acceptance testing. Walk me through how you would test a configuration change to a supply chain system before go-live.

What they are checking: Whether they understand each test stage and who signs off on each one.

How do you write a system specification that a developer and a plant user can both understand?

What they are checking: Whether they can translate between business language and technical detail without losing either side.

Which ERP or MES systems have you configured, and what is a setting you got wrong once and learned from?

What they are checking: Whether their system experience is hands-on and honest, including where it went sideways.

How do you decide whether a problem needs a system fix or a process fix?

What they are checking: Whether they avoid automating a broken process just because a system change is available.

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The full job description

As published by Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description Analyze business problems to be solved with automated systems. Provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost-effective and meet user requirements. Configure system settings and options; plans and executes unit, integration and acceptance testing; and create specifications for systems to meet our requirements. Design details of automated systems. Provide consultation to users in the area of automated systems. May lead cross-functional linked teams to address business or systems issues. You will report to the Manager, Americas Digital Manufacturing & IE Adoption and have a hybrid schedule working in Milwaukee, WI. Your Responsibilities: • Approach challenges with a business-first mindset, focusing on operational outcomes before evaluating technical solutions. • Have an understanding of Lean principles and manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives. • Experienced in using digital manufacturing solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and overall performance. • Passionate about automation, with testing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities. • Familiarity with Rockwell Automation MES and IoT platforms is a plus. • Communicate effectively across teams and organizational levels, building alignment and driving results. The Essentials - You Will Have: • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience. • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. • The ability to travel 10% of the time. The Preferred - You Might Also Have: • Experience with Rockwell Automation and PTC MES/IoT software, including FactoryTalk Production Centre (FTPC), Fiix, SAP, and related manufacturing systems. • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. • Experience supporting and deploying MES, IoT, and Connected Enterprise technologies in a manufacturing environment. • Experience leading Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, or Digital Transformation initiatives. • Experience with change management, system implementation, testing, and end-user training. • Experience working in a manufacturing operations environment with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimization. • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple manufacturing locations. What We Offer: • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision • 401k • Paid Time off • Parental and Caregiver Leave • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life. • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www. raquickfind.com . At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation. #LI-LifeAtRok #LI-Hybrid #LI-AO1 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247. Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

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